World of Warcraft is celebrating its 20th anniversary right now, and while that can mean a lot of in-game parties and festivities, it also inspires a lot of reflection on what the past two decades have meant for the game and its players. The virtual land of Azeroth has grown and evolved considerably over the years, as have the players that make up its communities. Friendships have been formed, love has blossomed, and players have found a world inside this game that allows them to flourish in ways they otherwise couldn’t.